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Robustel MEG5000 Modular EDGE Gateway
Designed for industrial and IoT edge deployments, the Robustel MEG5000 Modular EDGE Gateway provides scalable network connectivity with a rugged metal housing and IP protection. Robust network security is delivered through integrated firewall and VPN capabilities, while flexible port and serial interface options support diverse integration needs. Compliance with CE, RoHS, and WEEE standards, along with MIL-STD vibration and surge tolerance, underline its durability for continuous-duty industrial environments.
It supports extensive LTE bands suitable for global use and accommodates multiple antennas for enhanced reception, ideal for remote or mobile sites. The device includes a wide voltage input range and vibration-tolerant electronics, ensuring reliable operation under field conditions.
MEG5000 Features
- Flexible interfaces supporting numerous industrial applications
- High performance, high reliability and high throughput for data processing
- Quick customisation meeting rapid market promotion
- Integrated Linux programming environment for edge computing
- Embedded mSATA SSD providing data logging
- RobustOS + SDK + Ap
- IPsec/OpenVPN/GRE/L2TP/PPTP/DMVPN
- The option Backup Mode supporting cold, warm and load balancing
- Event/Alarm management with notification (SMS, e-mail, DI/DO, SNMP trap or RobustLink)
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Ruggedness
IP Rating
Mounting Format
Country Of Manufacture
China
Antenna Connectors
SMA, female
Approvals / Certifications
CE, RoHS, WEEE
Available Apps
L2TP, PPTP, DMVPN, RobustVPN, VRRP, QoS, SNMP, Language, RobustLink
Case Material
Metal
Cellular Connectivity
GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA/ HSPA+/DC-HSPA+/TD-SCDMA/CDMA (CDMA 1X/EVDO)/FDD LTE/TDD LTE
Cellular Connectors
2 (MAIN + AUX)
Custom Options Products
Custom Logo,Case Colour,Connections,Conformal Coating,Anti-Bacterial Coating,Laser Etching,Power Supply,Mounting Options
DI/DO Type
2 x Digital Input + 2 x Digital Output
Dimensions
157 x 145 x 89 mm
Enclosure
Metel
Ethernet Ports
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN (ETH0) + 8 x 10/100 Mbps LAN (ETH1~ETH8)
Firewall
DMZ, anti-DoS, Filtering (IP/Domain name/ MAC address), Port Mapping, Access Control
Frequency Bands
MEG5000-4L LTE gateway 4G AU: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28, B40 EU: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28/B31, B38/B40 US: B2/B4/B5/B13/B17/B25, B41 JP: B1/B3/B8/B9/B18/B19/B21/B28, B41 CN: B1/B3, B38/B39/B40/B41 3G WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+: B1/B2/B5/B6/B8/B9/B19 TD-SCDMA: B34/B39 CDMA (CDMA 1X/EVDO): R0/A BC0/BC1/BC10 2G 850/900/1800/1900 MHz For more information about 4G frequency bands in different countries, please contact us.
GNSS
1 x GPS/GLONASS, SMA, female(Optional)
Housing Colour
Black
Magnet Isolation Protection
1.5 KV
Management/Troubleshooting Tools
Web, CLI, SMS
Power Consumption
12V@3A, [email protected]
Power Input
12 to 60V DC
Power Supply Connector
3.5 mm terminal block with lock
Serial Port Software
Transparent, TCP Client/Server, UDP, Modbus RTU Gateway
Serial Ports
2 x RS-232 + 1 x RS-485 + 1 x CAN
SIM Slots
2 (3 V & 1.8 V)
Network Protocols
PPP, PPPoE, TCP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, HTTP, HTTPs, DNS, ARP, NTP, SMTP, Telnet, VLAN, SSH2, DDNS, etc.
Status LED
1 x RUN (Main control card), 1 x RUN (Expansion Card 2), 1 x MODEM, 1 x USR, 3 x RSSI 1 x Link indicator + 1 x Speed indicator for each Ethernet port
VPN Tunnel
IPsec, OpenVPN, GRE
WI-FI Antennas
Support up to 4 antennas (WiFi1 + WiFi2 + WiFi3 + WiFi4)
WI-FI Connectors
RP-SMA, male
WI-FI Data Speed
Up to 1300 Mbps
WI-FI Encryption
AES, TKIP, WEP64, WEP128
WI-FI Frequency Bands
2.412 – 2.472 GHz (2.4 GHz ISM band) 5.180 – 5.825 GHz (5 GHz ISM band)
WI-FI Security
Open, WPA, WPA2, WEP
WI-FI Standards
802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting AP and Client modes
The Robustel MEG5000 Modular EDGE Gateway is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The MEG5000 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas, Rail And Transport.
Across these sectors, the MEG5000 is typically used in applications such as Fleet Management And Telematics, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Port, Terminal, And Cargo Handling, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control, Temporary Deployments And Mobile Command Units, Vehicle Diagnostics And Onboard Systems.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the MEG5000 across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.
For further information, or to assess whether the MEG5000 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The Robustel MEG5000 Modular EDGE Gateway comes with a 2 Year Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, Robustel MEG5000 Modular EDGE Gateway, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the Robustel MEG5000 Modular EDGE Gateway or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
Do you need further details about the Robustel MEG5000 Modular EDGE Gateway, or would you like to discuss a customised solution or demonstration?
At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the Robustel MEG5000 or need a custom Modular EDGE Gateway solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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